June 8, 2005

As I was just saying a few minutes ago, freedom of speech is supposed to be one of the hallmarks of American society. Another one is supposed to be freedom of religion, which has two faced: The government should not foist religion on you (the “no establishment” clause of the First Amendment), and the government should not prohibit you from exercising your religion (the “free exercise” clause). It should also not prohibit you from talking about your religion (the “freedom of speech” clause.